losing weight
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
Guys: How to Build a Better Body at Any Age
Posted on June 20, 2011
Can you get a rock-hard body at any age? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. (Check him out — he’s living proof.) These simple exercises will help you create a body that will drive her wild.
A Guy’s Grocery Checklist for Losing Weight
Posted on June 15, 2011
Guys, stock your kitchen with these essentials, then choose an easy-to-follow, fat-burning diet from The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body, by Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D.
Try These 5 Diet-Saving Foods
Posted on June 10, 2011
Choose your favorite foods from this list to make once a week. Then reach for them during a weak moment, say Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Avoid Bananas and 9 More Weight Loss Tips for Men
Posted on June 8, 2011
Attention, men: Achieve a lean body, more energy and better overall health with these 10 key rules from Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body.
Skip the Guilt with These Sweet, No-Sugar-Added Summer Treats
Posted on June 6, 2011
Forget the siren song of Mister Softee’s truck. Ripe, juicy, and bursting with natural sweetness, summer fruit is at its peak and doesn’t need any added frills or sugar to taste perfect.
How to Have a Safe, Healthy Memorial Day
Posted on May 27, 2011
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer fun, (hopefully) marked by backyard gatherings, sunshine, and outdoor grilling favorites that are guaranteed to tempt you into ruining your summer diet plans. But fear not: With these easy tricks and simple swaps, you’ll stay on track without missing out on the traditional fare of holiday festivities.
On a Diet? Don’t Let Anyone Sabotage It
Posted on May 27, 2011
You’re losing–in a good way–but some may attempt to thwart your newfound resolve with sabotaging remarks. Here are some suggestions for how to respond, from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
Dr. Oz’s 3 Surefire Afternoon Energy Boosters
Posted on May 10, 2011
Our circadian rhythm means we’re hardwired to have an energy dip between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. — taking a nap is ideal, but difficult if you want to keep your job. Instead, try these strategies from YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Beat These 4 Hidden Causes of Fat
Posted on May 9, 2011
You’re doing everything right, yet your waist keeps expanding. The trouble might be your hormones, say Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss.
Fight Fat with This Secret Food Weapon
Posted on April 29, 2011
Essential fatty acids (like those found in fish) help activate fat-burning genes. Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of Forever Young: The Science of Nutrigenomics for Glowing, Wrinkle-Free Skin and Radiant Health at Every Age, explains how.
How to Overcome Emotional Eating
Posted on April 27, 2011
The next time you feel like mainlining a pizza, stop and ask yourself the following questions first. From The Life You Want: Get Motivated, Lose Weight, and Be Happy, by Bob Greene, Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., and Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D.
